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  • WHAT WE DO
    • Race to Winterize Pine Ridge Homes >
      • Race to Winterize Covid Safety Protocols
    • Gen7 Youth Leadership >
      • Gen7 Upcoming Events & General Info
      • Gen7 Youth Ambassadors >
        • Alumnus- Gen7 Youth Ambassadors
      • Youth Leadership Summit
    • Volunteer Service Trips >
      • Open Volunteer Service Trips
    • Lakota Language Classes >
      • registration- lakota culture classes
    • Cultural Immersion
    • Lakota Ride >
      • Lakota Ride - Moving Forward
      • Spirit of LakotaRide 2020
      • LakotaRide Gratitude
    • Trading Post
    • Reconciliation Work
    • Tiospaye Friendship Circle
    • Nagi Circle - Food,Firewood, Mattresses and More
    • Testimonials
  • HOW TO HELP
    • Covid-19 Response
    • so many ways to help
    • Program Partners
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Sustained Giving
    • ENGAGING YOUR NETWORKS
    • Nagi Circle - Call to Action
    • Host a supply drive
    • Organization's Wish List
  • ABOUT PINE RIDGE
    • The History
    • The Lakota People
    • Current Statistics
    • The Land
  • WHO WE ARE
    • Tipi Raisers Team
    • Board of Directors
    • The Organization
    • Gen7 Youth Ambassadors
    • Featured Volunteer >
      • Previously Featured Volunteers
  • CALENDAR OF EVENTS
  • PRESS & MEDIA
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  • Tiospaye Friendship Circle

WHAT WE DO
cULTURAL iMMERSION

CULTURAL IMMERSION

One of the central themes to our mission is honoring -and sharing- indigenous wisdom.  It is our belief that society as a whole desperately needs exposure to indigenous beliefs, values and ways of life if there is to be healing and ultimately, reconciliation. Multiple times a year our Lakota friends travel to the Denver metro area to share their culture and wisdom. Whether during these trips or when volunteer groups are on Pine Ridge, the Lakota join us to share traditional songs around the drum -often accompanied by dancers in full regalia. They teach about the meaning behind songs and dances which represent stories, prayers and celebrations.  Elders speak of the history, language and Lakota beliefs. Native youth share about their life on the reservation today and artists demonstrate their craft and talk about the imagery in their art. Lakota guides join our groups on Pine Ridge for hikes and horse rides and Lakota families often join us to share a meal and play games with our volunteers at base camp. 
​To schedule a school presentation, email us at info@thetipiraisers.org


​Volunteer Trips

Another way in which Cultural Immersion occurs is through a Volunteer Trip.  
These can be designed to fit the schedule of your particular group and each trip combines cultural experiences, community service and recreation. If you belong to a school, university, business, church, etc. and would like to arrange a Volunteer Trip for your community/group please contact us to discuss scheduling and how best to customize a volunteer trip for your group.

Other Lakota Cultural Experiences Include:

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Community Dinners
Occasionally volunteer groups will host or attend a community dinner in which we share a meal with local Lakota, play, socialize, cook and clean together. These dinners are a great way to connect with one another – sharing stories, learning about each other’s lives and making new friends.

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Horseback Riding
Ride through the prairies with local Lakota guides while learning about the land, the Lakota’s relationship with horses and their history as a “horse nation”.

Powwow (wacipi)
A community gathering focused on drumming, dancing, singing and feasting (volunteer groups attend powwows if they coincide with the Volunteer Trips).
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Discussions with Elders
Volunteer groups sit with elders to learn about Lakota spirituality and values, indigenous wisdom, ceremonies and arts and crafts.

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Supporting Lakota Artists
Lakota arts and crafts reflect their rich cultural heritage and remain an important aspect of their Lakota identify. Artists are invited to visit our volunteer groups when on Pine Ridge to display their art, conduct live demonstrations as well as teach the history and significance around their chosen medium. Bead-work, quill-work, paintings, jewelry and moccasins are some of the art forms that are shared. Supporting these artists through purchasing their art is an important part of their livelihood on the reservation. 

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The Tipi Raisers is registered as a 501(c)(3) non profit organization in the State of South Dakota. All donations are tax deductible and a receipt will be mailed or emailed.

Donations can be made online or mailed to:
7830 W. Alameda Ave. Ste. 103-186
Lakewood, CO 80226

Physical Location: Little Finger Building
29128 US-18 Oglala, SD 57764

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